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Maine State Police K-9 killed, deputy injured, suspect dead following standoff in Portage
They say Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage.
Police standoff in Portage ends with suspect dead, K-9 fatally wounded, and deputy shot
A domestic dispute in Portage Lake that escalated into a day-long standoff Monday resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man, a fatally injured police K-9, and a wounded sheriff's deputy, authorities said.
Man and police dog killed, officer wounded after standoff in Maine town, officials say
Steven Righini, of Portage, Maine, was shot by officers and pronounced dead at the scene, state police said in a statement Tuesday morning.
Man dead following police standoff in Maine, deputy and police dog injured
PORTAGE LAKE, ME. (WWLP) – In Maine, a man was killed by State Police after he had shot and wounded a sheriff’s deputy and a police dog.
Maine K-9 dies after being shot during standoff; suspect shot, killed by police
PORTAGE LAKE, Maine (WGME) — A police K-9 who was injured during a standoff in northern Maine has died. A Maine deputy was also shot before the suspect died after being shot by police on Monday.
Deputy and State Police K9 Injured after standoff in Portage.
A baby is safe, one deputy and one police K9 is injured and one man is dead after a day long standoff Monday. According to Shannon Moss, the Public Information Office for the Maine Department of Public Safety,
Portage Lake man killed following police standoff and chase
PORTAGE LAKE -- There was a deadly police standoff in the Aroostook County town of Portage. A man and state police canine were killed and a deputy was injured after a domestic dispute. The Maine Department of Public Safety reports authorities responded to the incident on Ranger Street for a dispute involving 29-year-old Steven Righini.
Man shot to death after wounding officer, killing K9 in New England lake town, authorities say
Law enforcement shot a man to death after he opened fire on police, wounding an officer and killing a K9 during an hourslong standoff in a New England lake town on Monday, authorities said.
Suspect shot and killed in Portage Lake standoff
The incident began Monday morning when police responded to a home on Ranger Street for a report of a domestic dispute.
Police dog shot at end of Maine standoff dies: ‘ultimate sacrifice'
A police dog shot at the end of a long standoff in Portage, Maine, on Monday died hours later, officials said Tuesday.
Portage Lake community comes together during tragic incident
During a tragic hours-long standoff in Portage Lake on Monday, community members came together to help each other through a ...
Maine State Police K9 Preacher killed in the line of duty after armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police ...
Maine State Police mourn loss of K-9 preacher, killed in armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend Righini when he was shot in the abdomen, police reported. Sgt. Russell and Specialist ...
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Maine State Police K-9 Killed In The Line Of Duty
Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a two year old Belgian Malinois was killed in the line of duty during a tactical team ...
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Portage Lake Residents React to Law Enforcement Presence During Active Situation
During the active situation at Portage Lake many locals are concerned. Some are taking shelter in their homes while others ...
Maine State Police on scene of 'incident' in Portage Lake, public asked to stay away
Maine State Police says it is helping the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office with an incident on Ranger Street in Portage Lake ...